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Treatment

We know that starting treatment for cancer isn't easy. To help you prepare, we have information about the different types of treatment, what to expect, the options available to you and how to cope.
Your treatment options
Your doctors may tell you there are different options for your treatment. Having the right information will help you make the right decision for you.
Preparing for treatment

If you are having treatment you might need to organise some practical issues such as work, benefits, childcare and pet care.
Types of treatment

Find out about the different ways of treating cancer, and what to expect from your treatment.
Physical impacts of cancer and treatment
You might experience a range of physical symptoms and side effects during cancer treatment. Find out more about them, and how you can cope with them.
Coping with treatment

Cancer treatment can affect things like your emotional well-being and your relationships. We have information about the help and support available and advice to help you cope.
Going home from hospital
Your healthcare team will help make a discharge plan of the support you will get when you leave hospital.
If you have an advanced cancer

If you have been diagnosed with advanced cancer, you may be having treatment to slow its growth or to control symptoms. There may also be other things to think about.
LGBTQ+ people and cancer treatment
Find out more about coping during cancer treatment.
Money and work

Worries about money and work are very common for people affected by cancer. Find out how Macmillan can help you.

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